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"Tony Adamo and the New York Crew" Reviewed By Ed Kopp Of Jazziz Magazine/Fall Issue
Reprinted from the Fall 2015 Issue of Jazziz Magazine “Hipspokenword” artist Tony Adamo comes across as a combination of Gil Scott Heron and Maynard G. Krebs—a bohemian wordsmith strongly influenced by Jack Kerouac and the ‘50s beat poets. Adamo’s fifth release features a crack all-star band playing hard bop behind the leader’s ultra-cool monologues, most of ...
Rich Pulin: Clifford Brown and "It's You, LaRue"
by Nicholas F. Mondello
Celebrated trombonist, trumpeter, composer/arranger, producer, educator and Las Vegas-based radio host, Rich Pulin shares background here about the great trumpeter, Clifford Brown and the love of Clifford's life, his wife, LaRue and his “co-authorship" of what might possibly be the last composition Brownie had written. All About Jazz: Rich, On behalf of All ...
Tony Adamo Thanks Radio For The Spins & Music Reviews
Legendary Drummer Mike Clark Produces Tony Adamo's New CD “Mike Clark gained worldwide recognition as one of America’s foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with Herbie Hancock’s group in the early 1970’s. Mike became known as a major innovator through his incisive playing on Hancock’s THRUST album, which garnered him an international cult following.” (Drumworld) ...
Las Vegas Jazz Festival Lineup A Guaranteed Winner
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Cameo, Keith Sweat, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Eric Benét, Anthony Hamilton, Ledisi, Will Downing, Brian Culbertson, Euge Groove and more will put the soul into the September 19-21, 2014 music festival. Phoenix, Arizona: Since the roots of jazz are in rhythm and blues, it should be no surprise that a stellar cast of ...
Chris Clark Quintet: Cedar Wisely
by Glenn Astarita
This quintet was assembled for the recording of this album by young saxophonist Chris Clark, incorporating the talents of veteran saxophonist Peter Epstein who is also the department head for the University of Nevada, Reno where Clark also studied. With his debut effort as a leader, Clark enacts a concentrated focus on the compositional aspects, and ...
RJ And The Assignment: Deceiving Eyes
by Hrayr Attarian
Chicago-born/Las Vegas-based pianist RJ channels a soulful adroitness on Deceiving Eyes. Aided by a rotating cast of musicians called The Assignment, RJ creates intricate and shimmering musical patterns on each of the eleven pieces that comprise his debut. On Herbie Hancock's “Dolphin Dance," RJ's sublimely stylish piano lines embellish the theme while bassist ...
Sarah Frances Johnston, Las Vegas Gem Sparkles At Billion Dollar Resort
Onyx Lounge at the Billion Dollar Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas welcomed 22 year-old New Zealand singing sensation Sarah Frances Johnston as resident soloist beginning Wednesday, August 15. Ms. Johnston is considered the premier young jazz stylist in Las Vegas by her many fans. And the “no cover charge” Onyx Lounge is ...
Sarah Frances Johnston 22, Makes Headlines In Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV: The Las Vegas Review Journal, the premier newspaper in Las Vegas, Nevada and The View Neighborhood newspapers of Las Vegas Suburban housing areas of over 2 million are currently featuring Sarah Frances Johnston in the Entertainment Section of the Sin City Newspaper.. The link to the article can be found here. New Zealand ...
Fisher brings Nat "King" Cole home to Las Vegas
By Jerry Fink Shelley Fisher spent 23 years entertaining fans around the world. Today the world comes to hear the Nat King Cole soundalike at The Mirage's classy Baccarat Bar lounge. “I had made the decision in '98 to return to the United States," said Fisher. “You get tired traveling, living in hotel to hotel every ...
